Mutatis Mutandis by The Eternal Chord
Featuring 12 exclusive new compositions, using source material from Semper Liber by:
Fennesz, Faith Coloccia (inc. bonus track), Richard Chartier, Philip Jeck, Orphax, Olivia Block, Jiyeon Kim, Dahra, Daniel Menche & Marta de Pascalis [UK, USA, Senegal, South Korea, Italy, Netherlands, Austria]
Liminal organ
Immersive and compelling, Mutatis Mutandis expands the organ repertoire into new territory, with influences from Senegalese traditional folk music, modern composition, classical organ, pop and electronic music.
The 4 colour plates by the art historian and author Sydney Russell show cave art from 4 to 6 thousand years ago. Taken in Brazil on one of several expeditions she made around the world, these highly emotional works reveal the sophistication and ageless quality of the imagination of the peoples who were expressing themselves at this time; they have been slow to reveal their beauty to us, having survived all weathers; their acoustic soundtrack unfolds slowly, submersive and involving.
Sydney Russell writes: "These photographs were taken in 1976 in Brazil. We eventually obtained minimum radio carbon datings for levels covering the paintings from approximately 3750-2500 BCE. They originate from the rock shelter sites of Sucupira, (Lagoa Santa) and Lapa do Cipo (Santana do Riacho), near Minas Gerais and Quadrillas (Montalvania), Bahia."
Tracklist
| 1. | Olivia Block - Flue | 9:18 |
| 2. | Marta De Pascalis - Alexandria | 8:30 |
| 3. | Richard Chartier - State | 8:32 |
| 4. | Faith Coloccia - Voice 1 Grapheme | 7:55 |
| 5. | Daniel Menche - Minimal | 11:10 |
| 6. | Jiyeon Kim - Organ Tapes 1 | 5:49 |
| 7. | Philip Jeck - 75 bus | 7:24 |
| 8. | Dahra - Abadan (Perpetuum) | 11:00 |
| 9. | Orphax - Aeternus | 12:55 |
| 10. | Jiyeon Kim - Organ Tapes 2 | 6:41 |
| 11. | Fennesz - Crystal Canyons | 4:45 |
Credits
Compiled & produced by The Eternal Chord
Photography: Sydney Russell
Mixed at the Völlhaus
Mastered by Simon Scott @ SPS Mastering
Design: Philip Marshall
All tracks published by Field Music
License
All rights reserved.
An improvised group made up of the Spire players, explores the sonics of the mighty organ, in all its thundering glory. A free range is given to the players to dive into musical territory they cannot do with scored work. Initially set up to provide links between the main sets, The Eternal Chord has evolved into one of the acts in its own right and has become a mainstay of all Spire live events.